theblackwatch
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I believe 443 belongs to MCL Rail.
I've heard this myself but I can't see any source for it (except Wikipedia). I've checked their website and they appear to be a company who owns railway sidings and leases the space for storage of stock so I'm struggling to see why they'd want a unit for themselves?I believe 443 belongs to MCL Rail.
It's been reported in various railway magazines. It's not the first item of rolling stock they've owned, 142047 (since sold) was also theirs.I've heard this myself but I can't see any source for it (except Wikipedia). I've checked their website and they appear to be a company who owns railway sidings and leases the space for storage of stock so I'm struggling to see why they'd want a unit for themselves?
Currently they have 8 321s (AFAIK):How many class 321s are working for Varamis Rail?
Varamis at Mossend depot.Saw a few 321s near Motherwell today. At least one sliver and white one, and a blue one with white stickers.
Does anyone know which units are still stored at Walton Old Junction please?
Thank you. Went past yesterday but couldn’t make out any numbers sadlyWhen I last went past on 03/03, I wrote down 302, 311, 312, and 314. There'll be more there, that's all I got.
Take it with a grain of salt though as my sightings might have been wrong.
According to my records, the Renatus 321s are located as follows:Thank you. Went past yesterday but couldn’t make out any numbers sadly
That’s great. Many thanks for your helpAccording to my records, the Renatus 321s are located as follows:
Ilford: 305, 321.
Warrington: 302, 306, 307, 308, 311, 312, 314, 319, 320, 326.
Wembley: 301, 303, 304, 309, 310, 313, 315, 316, 317, 318, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 330.
Which ones are visible from the WCML?According to my records, the Renatus 321s are located as follows:
Ilford: 305, 321.
Warrington: 302, 306, 307, 308, 311, 312, 314, 319, 320, 326.
Wembley: 301, 303, 304, 309, 310, 313, 315, 316, 317, 318, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 330.
there is a 5q16 move from ilford to worksop departing at 1009 hours today.The ones in Northampton Up Sidings seem to be taking root, been there a good few months now.
In order from North to South are 334, 341, 440 and 339
720511there is a 5q16 move from ilford to worksop departing at 1009 hours today.
Is this the 2 321s still at ilford?
thanks for the reply720511
Is anyone able to confirm which units are at the more visible north end of these storage sidings please?
Passed yesterday in both directions and visibility was limited.
Are there any 321s still stored at Wolverton thanks?According to my records, the Renatus 321s are located as follows:
Ilford: 305, 321.
Warrington: 302, 306, 307, 308, 311, 312, 314, 319, 320, 326.
Wembley: 301, 303, 304, 309, 310, 313, 315, 316, 317, 318, 322, 323, 324, 325, 327, 328, 329, 330.
Sorry : Old Walton Junction sidings. I passed north and south yesterday but via Acton Grange Jcn rather than Walton Old Jcn so visibility was somewhat limited to the northern end only.What town are you asking about ?
332, 338, & 342 were still there a couple of months ago so, unless they've left by road, should still be stored at Wolverton WorksAre there any 321s still stored at Wolverton thanks?
Thanks332, 338, & 342 were still there a couple of months ago so, unless they've left by road, should still be stored at Wolverton Works
The ones at Wembley were still all pantograph up on Friday, so still warm stored.Any more news on the stored Retanus 321s at Warrington and Wembley, I personally don't think it's looking good?
Any information is much appreciated thank you
Some of them have their pantographs down now. Not one of them has moved in over a year now. If the ROSCO was serious about reusing them then most likely they’d have had some runs up to Northampton or somewhere.The ones at Wembley were still all pantograph up on Friday, so still warm stored.
That's what I suspect. Anglia did previously want them to stay on the branches till around September to October 2023 ie Walton and Harwich and Southminster etc, so they could double up 720s, elsewhere rather than shortform a few Clactons etc. For example, until the other 720s, came into service. However the Dft had other ideas and Come end March 2023, away they went. From passenger serviceSome of them have their pantographs down now. Not one of them has moved in over a year now. If the ROSCO was serious about reusing them then most likely they’d have had some runs up to Northampton or somewhere.